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Acts 17:19 · KJV

"And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?"

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Passage Context

17Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
18Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
19And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
20For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
21(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)

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Reflection Questions

1

What new doctrines challenge your understanding of faith?

2

How do you discern truth in a world of competing ideas?

3

When have you sought to understand a belief different from your own?

Life Application

faith

Be open to exploring new ideas while holding firm to your core beliefs. Engage with diverse perspectives.

learning

Consider studying different philosophies to better understand the context of your faith.

Places in This Verse

Areopagus(Areopagus Hill, Athens today)

A significant site for philosophical debate, it was where Paul was brought to explain his teachings to the Athenian philosophers.

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